In any strategic plan it is important to have a detailed description and visual map of the major tasks that need to be completed. The table below shows each action necessary in order to make this plan a success. The table also designates a person responsible for the task, the time in which the task needs to be completed, and performance indicators for successful completion. As a means of organizing this information, a Gantt chart has been used to show each tasks' starting and completion date. A Gantt chart is a good visual to use in a large change because it shows how tasks can overlap. While every task it important for this plan, the Gantt chart also shows the critical actions that need to be completed on time in order for successful change.
Meet with principal to discuss overall goals and alignment to curriculum standards of 21st media center.
Media Director, Technology Director, Curriculum director
2 week
All objectives are agreed upon and meet standards
Discuss purchasing and budgeting with principal.
Media Director, Business Director, Technology Director
1 week
Budget allows for purchase of all hardware, software, renovation plans, and training
Take plans to School Board and Superintendent.
Principal, Technology Director, Business Director
1 week
School Board approves plans
Determine layout and design of new 21st century media center.
Principal, Media Director, Technology Director, Business Director
2 week
Layout and Design will be conducive to effective media instruction
Communication to community on planning.
Public Relations Director
1 week
Community hears message and is supportive
Bid with construction companies on demolition.
Business Director
2 week
Hired contractors fit in to budget with all needs being met
Remove and displace items in library to other libraries and recycle outdated materials.
Media Director
2 weeks
Media Center is clear of materials
Start disassembling of current library.
Business Director
4 weeks
Space will be ready for renovation in allotted time
Form a Teacher Technology Team.Discuss training options, in-lab management, curriculum, scheduling, and copyright issues.
Curriculum Director
3 weeks
Committee consists of multiple teachers of various backgrounds that will represent the needs of the staff
Probe staff and students.Discuss software choices and layout. Send out needs assessment survey.
-Staff marks what they use now and what they would like to use.
Audio CD’s, DVD’s, Pre-recorded videotapes- for student check out use and/or whole class instruction
Software- for networked collaboration, comprehension, simulations, practice exercises, creating graphics, recording and editing video/audio
Tools for creation- video cameras, iPods/Mp3 players, cameras, audio/studio recording abilities
Internet capabilities- e-mail, websites, networking
Technology Committee,
Curriculum Director
2 weeks
70% of surveys returned
Bid with digital suppliers
Questions to ask-
How hard will it be to use and to train?
Is there technical support available?
Are there software upgrades?
What digital formats will be used (WAV, MP3, MPG, AVI, etc)?
Technology Director
2 week
Hardware/Software meets the needs of staff and students and is within budget
Order software and hardware.
Technology Director
1 week
Software and hardware is ordered within allotted time
Creation of Training Manual.
Step-by-step PowerPoint
Technology Director
3 weeks
Training manual is informative and easy to follow and meets deadline
Start renovation of new media center.
-removal of all old furniture
-refloor
-rewire
-lighting
-window treatments
-new furniture
Business Director
6 weeks
Renovation is completed 2 weeks before the start of the school year
Communication to community on progress.
Public Relations Director
1 week
Community hears message and is excited about the opportunities their students will receive
Install hardware and software.
Technology Director
2 weeks
Installation is complete before orientation day
Introduction orientation day before school.
Unveiling of center
Explanation of goals
Expectation and rules
Procedures
Showcasing of all equipment and rooms
Questions, concerns, suggestions
Curriculum Director, Technology Committee, Media Director, Technology Director
1 week
Staff is introduced to center and all questions are answered
In-service half day training for teachers and administration
Operation of SMARTBOARDs
Training manual
Technology Director, Media Director
1 week
Staff is comfortable with basic operations of center and all questions, concerns, and suggestions are heard
Student training
Introductory
Step-by-step equipment overviews
Training manual
Media Director
On-going
Students are given the necessary tools to become creators, collaborators, and researchers in the 21st century
Optional training throughout year for teachers to try programs and write guides for usage.
Curriculum Director, Media Director
On-going
Staff is able to fully use equipment and implement technology into classroom instruction
Actions
In any strategic plan it is important to have a detailed description and visual map of the major tasks that need to be completed. The table below shows each action necessary in order to make this plan a success. The table also designates a person responsible for the task, the time in which the task needs to be completed, and performance indicators for successful completion. As a means of organizing this information, a Gantt chart has been used to show each tasks' starting and completion date. A Gantt chart is a good visual to use in a large change because it shows how tasks can overlap. While every task it important for this plan, the Gantt chart also shows the critical actions that need to be completed on time in order for successful change.-Staff marks what they use now and what they would like to use.
Curriculum Director
Questions to ask-
-removal of all old furniture
-refloor
-rewire
-lighting
-window treatments
-new furniture